A 6–12-night cruise on P&O’s Pacific Encounter departing from Sydney to Fiji, Whitsundays and more from 2024 to 2026.
Stretching a whopping 290 metres, the Pacific Encounter has a pool, Twin Racer Waterslides and a spa. The ship’s top deck has the trendy Byron Beach Club.
You can casually dine at restaurants like Luke’s Bar & Grill, Luke’s Burger Bar, The Pantry food court, and P&O Pizzeria. For fine dining, the Encounter has the WaterFront, Dragon Lady and Angelo’s.
Party at the Altitude nightclub and drink at the Ocean Bar, the Oasis and the Encounter Hotel.
The Pacific Encounter’s production show called Blanc de Blanc will be running for each cruise, providing entertainment every night.
Brisbane to Great Barrier Reef | 6-nights
See one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a spectacular display of Australia’s marine life.
2025 departure dates: Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 6
2026 departure dates: Jan 17
Itinerary: Brisbane > Willis Island > Cairns > Airlie Beach > Brisbane.
Brisbane to Pacific Island | 7-nights
Island hop through the pacific and enjoy Noumea’s French-chic style, Lifou’s generational culture and the taste of the Caribbean in Vila.
2025 departure dates: Mar 8, Apr 5, May 9, Jun 28, Aug 8, Sep 20, Oct 4
Itinerary: Brisbane > Noumea > Lifou > Port Vila > Brisbane.
Brisbane to Conflict Islands | 7-nights
Cruise the East Australian coast and snorkel, paddleboard, kayak and dive in the Coral Sea, or relax on the remote white sand of the Conflict Islands.
2025 departure dates: Jan 18
Itinerary: Brisbane > Townsville > Conflict Islands > Brisbane.
Brisbane to Whitsundays | 4-nights
In a Brisbane return cruise, the Pacific Encounter takes you to the magnificent Whitsundays for 7 nights. Snorkel, dive, swim and paddle in famous waters like the Great Barrier Reef and off the shores of white sand beaches.
2024 departure dates: Jul 9, Aug 27, Sep 10, Oct 1, Oct 12, Oct 29, Nov 12, Dec 3
2025 departure dates: Jan 7, Jun 24, Jul 15, Aug 16, Sep 2, Sep 16, Oct 28, Nov 25, Dec 2, Dec 15
2026 departure dates: Jan 27
Itinerary: Brisbane > Airlie Beach > Brisbane.
Brisbane to New Guinea Islands | 8-nights
This one-cruise-a-year experience arrives at the islands for the Alotau Festival and Sing Sing, where a performance of cultural events will take place. Get a glimpse of exotic wildlife on Kiriwina Island, relax on the Encounter, and spend 8 nights touring the New Guinea islands.
2025 departure dates: Nov 14
Itinerary: Brisbane > Alotau > Kiriwina Island > Conflict Islands > Brisbane
Brisbane to Vanuatu | 10-nights
In 10 nights, see Vanuatu and its neighbouring islands onboard the Pacific Adventure. A destination for jet boarding, horse riding and abseiling, Vanuatu is best experienced with the views of the South Pacific Sea.
2025 departure dates: Aug 20
Itinerary: Brisbane > Lifou > Mystery Island > Port Villa > Santo > Brisbane
Brisbane to Fiji Adventure | 12-nights
The Pacific Adventure is setting sail in a Sydney return trip with stops in Noumea, Fiji and more. With freshwater rivers, mountains, forests and roadside stalls, you can experience Fiji on the Adventure’s 12-night trip.
2025 departure dates: May 19
Itinerary: Brisbane > Mystery Island > Dravuni Island > Lautoka > Port Vila > Lifou > Brisbane